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To me, NASA is kind of the magical kingdom. I was sort of a geek, and you go there, and there are just these wondrously strange things and people.

— Mary Roach

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

NASA is an utterly fascinating place, and the fact that the buildings look so anonymous almost makes it more fascinating. You walk by a generic office-park-looking building, and you have no idea what's going on inside.

— Moby

When we meet people who are astronauts or deal in astronomy, it's always really fascinating.

— John Legend

I think a lot of people in Washington are extremely suspicious of NASA.

— Laurie Anderson

NASA is an engine of innovation and inspiration as well as the world's premier space exploration agency, and we are well served by politicians working to keep it that way, instead of turning it into a mere jobs program, or worse, cutting its budget.

— Bill Nye

Fortunately, I got called down to NASA for an interview. And one thing led to the next, and one day I got that call. I've been here about seven years now and am really enjoying it.

— Michael P. Anderson

NASA has made a difference.

— Gregory H. Johnson

In 1966, NASA took over in space, and it has been a bureaucratic mess ever since.

— Chuck Yeager

I can't think of anything specific growing up that pointed me toward NASA at all. I was interested in the Moon landings just about the same as everyone else of my generation. But I never really thought about being an astronaut or working in space myself.

— Laurel Clark

The fascination to go into space has existed for hundreds of years. But as we do things and they're successful, people get bored.

— Jim Lovell

✗Opposing Perspectives

There's been a lot of discussion about NASA culture and changing that. I think our culture has always been one of trying to do a very difficult job and do it well.

— Mark Kelly